Restored Lancaster bomber flies in honour of Canadian Victoria Cross recipient and fallen airmen

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With the roar of four huge V-12 engines, the Lancaster bomber at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum readies for another flight. On the side of the Second World War era aircraft is the Victoria Cross emblem, honouring a Manitoba airman who was killed on a mission over France.

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19 thoughts on “Restored Lancaster bomber flies in honour of Canadian Victoria Cross recipient and fallen airmen”

  1. Thanks to all who have helped preserve this magnificent tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of bomber command . My father once rode in this vary aircraft . He was an instrument tech on Lancs during the war . He loved these aircraft and the aircrews he tried to protect by doing his job servicing the great planes . Ontario Canada .

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  2. This magnificent Aircraft is a regular sight and sound over my Hometown. Always a rush as one hears the roar of those engines. Kudos to the Warplane Heritage Museum for their work in keeping it flying, a wonderful Memorial to our Airmen.

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  3. My father left his war trade without permission to join the RAF as an air gunner. He was hauled into court and the judge gave the 18 year old two weeks to join up or face charges. Fortunately there was an 18 month waiting list so he joined the army. While in training depot he saw the Parachute Regiment and joined them. He fought with 9 Para in 3 Brigade alongside 1st CDN Airborne. His original unit was 156 Para so he volunteered for Market Garden. Two days before the operation he broke a leg on a training jump. Ten of his company returned from Arnhem. He spent the rest of the war back with 9 Para. My mother says the influence of the Canadians in 1st Airborne lead us the Canada. someone must of been watching out for him considering Bomber Command had 50% losses and the paratroopers at Arnhem were a “bridge to far”.

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  8. Of all the Lancasters built this is one of only two left flying. The other belongs to the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight of the RAF. Between them they honour 55573 bomber aircrew lost in world war 2.

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  11. I live not far from RAF Coningsby, and was present when she touched down, in typical English weather. I saw her in the flesh, and when she left bound for Canada. It was very emotional to see Hurricanes, Spitfires and our own Lancaster, give her the send off she deserved. Sadly I don't think Canada gets the recognition that she deserves, for coming to our aid, when she did.

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  16. This aircraft is definitely on my bucket list to at least ride in it. 2019-2021 I flew right seat on Aluminum Overcast with the EAA in Oshkosh, WI. Its a huge honor to have my type rating in a B-17

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  17. At around approx 0.16 there are two flags fluttering on the Lancaster. One Australian [it seems] and the other of course Canadian.
    Both Australian and Canadian air crews often served together along with the RAF personnel on aircraft.

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  18. Not often does a spectator get to see those beautiful Merlin engines …but years ago while living in Hamilton I flew out of there & had to visit the museum (of course).

    The museum was empty & the Lancaster was roped off …there was a work platform under one exposed engine & I just had to climb up & touch it …smell that W100 oil …lol. I got caught & was ordered down …but I knew by the security guard's grin …he understood.

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  19. I have seen this magnificent war bird in person. The sound of its engines is amazing. I can only imagine what it sounded like when dozens upon dozens would take off for a mission…

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